Celebrate together
Birthdays, anniversaries, intimate celebrations, and time with the people you rarely get all in one place.
Private Seattle yacht charters
The Northwest,
on your terms.
A remarkable day on the water. Time to explore farther. Your experience aboard the 86-foot Surfrider starts here.
Plan Your CharterSurfrider in British Columbia.
Seattle-based day charters and custom cruising inquiries.
Available now — private charters by arrangement.
Seattle / Lake Union / Lake Washington / Puget Sound
Explore farther — custom itineraries
San Juan Islands · Desolation Sound · The Broughtons · Barkley Sound
Your day. Your people. Your yacht.
Make a day of it.
A celebration, a fresh perspective with colleagues, or simply an excuse to get everyone out on the water.
Scenes from Surfrider: a Seattle setting, evening cruising atmosphere, and the cockpit hot tub. Click a photograph to enlarge.
Seattle, from a different perspective.
Step aboard for a private cruise shaped around your group. Explore Lake Union's distinctive floating homes and enjoy the waterfront views of Lake Washington, with the energy of the Emerald City along the way. Or choose a tranquil sunset cruise on Puget Sound, taking in Elliott Bay and ferries crossing the water. Settle in for conversation and a meal, and let the view become part of the occasion.
Bring your own food and beverages, or discuss catering and additional onboard service. The route, departure point, and details are arranged with you.
Tell us about your day →Bring the team
A private Seattle yacht charter for colleagues or clients, with time for conversation away from the office.
Husky & Seahawks football charters
Start game day on the water. Enjoy Husky sailgating and watch aboard with your group, arrange a Husky Stadium-area drop-off, or plan a Seahawks game-day cruise. Viewing, boarding, timing and any transfers are agreed in advance.
Explore football charter options →Plan with a clear starting point
Private day-charter rates.
A base rate of $1,500 per hour, with a four-hour minimum. Yacht and captain included; your written proposal confirms additional services and costs.
4-hour private charter
$6,000Base charter fee
6-hour private charter
$9,000Base charter fee
8-hour private charter
$12,000Base charter fee
US dollars, per yacht — not per person. Not an all-in quote. Fuel, additional staffing, food and beverages, catering, applicable taxes, boarding or positioning charges, and gratuities are addressed in your written proposal. Memorial, special-event and overnight pricing are separate.
Meet Surfrider
Room to gather.
Space to unwind.
Surfrider brings the character of a Hatteras sportfisher to a private day on the water: a generous cockpit, covered aft dining, a large upper aft deck, and a welcoming salon.
86 ftLength
22 ftBeam
12Seats at the aft table
Guest numbers and cabin allocation are confirmed for your charter.
Your own cockpit hot tub.
A distinctive place to relax at anchor, alongside the open cockpit and covered dining area. Add the LifeProof tender, seasonal Scout fishing boat, floating platform and onboard equipment, and there is much more to discuss than a boat ride.
Equipment and activities are arranged for the particular charter, subject to availability, staffing and operating conditions.
Take a look inside.
Salon, galley and covered aft dining.
Beyond the afternoon
Some places deserve
more time.
For guests who want more than a day, start a conversation about a tailored multi-day cruise.
The pleasure of staying awhile.
A quiet anchorage. A favorite island harbor. Time to explore at a pace that suits your group. Surfrider's cruising story is built around enjoying the journey, not simply reaching the next dock.
Tell us the places and experiences you have in mind. We will discuss the season, routing, accommodations, and which activities can be arranged for your particular trip.
Explore the San Juans & British Columbia →Specific Canadian routes, activities and services are confirmed individually for your charter.
A few places along the way.
A family story. A personal welcome.
It started with Seabird.
In 1963, Captain Terry's grandfather bought Seabird, the boat that began the family's cruising story. Today, that love of time on the water continues aboard Surfrider.
With decades spent exploring the Northwest, Captain Terry brings a personal perspective to planning a trip: not just where to go, but what makes time there worthwhile.
Captain Terry Howisey / Your charter contact
A quieter occasion
Ashes at Sea.
Seattle memorial charters.
A private remembrance on Puget Sound, with time for your family and a ceremony shaped around your wishes. Discuss a shorter memorial cruise from Shilshole, with the location, conditions and arrangements confirmed before booking.
Plan a memorial cruise →Before you step aboard
A little planning.
A much better day.
Every inquiry starts with your group, your preferred date, and the experience you have in mind.
Where does a charter start?
Surfrider is based at Shilshole. Lake Union and other departure locations can be discussed; commercial boarding arrangements and positioning are confirmed for each charter.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes. Guest-provided food and beverages are welcome. We will discuss onboard guidelines, catering requests, and any additional service costs with your proposal.
How is the charter price determined?
Our base rate is $1,500 per hour with a four-hour minimum; an eight-hour full day is $12,000. See the day-charter rates page. Your proposal will identify inclusions and additional costs.
Does an inquiry reserve the date?
No. We will confirm availability and the arrangements with you before a reservation is made.
Let's make a plan
What would your
day look like?
Tell us who is coming, when you would like to go, and what would make the trip special.
Captain Terry Howisey | Surfrider Yacht Charters
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